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S702 CSX

1998 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,034 mi
Last recorded150,034 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS702 CSX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 150,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over subframe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 149,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over subframe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 148,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2016 132,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 122,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 122,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/jacking point areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/jacking point areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at fuel tank area and over rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 120,530 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 120,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 117,004 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 117,004 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 112,713 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 112,713 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 102,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 102,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 94,939 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 91,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 91,042 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 83,652 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 83,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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S702 CSX is a 1998 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1998 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 118,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S702 CSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S702 CSX registered?

S702 CSX is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S702 CSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S702 CSX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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